First Deputy Head of Libya’s High Council of State meets Qatar’s Ambassador
First Deputy Head of the High Council of State of Libya H E Naji Mukhtar met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya H E Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Zabin Al Dosari. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and relations between the two countries.»»»
Ottawa gathering celebrates Qatar-Canada friendship through sport, food and culture
Doha: The Embassy of Qatar in Ottawa welcomed members of the Qatari, Canadian and wider local communities to the Ottawa Fall Get-Together at Leamy Lake Park in Gatineau, Quebec, held as part of the 2026 Year of Culture partnership between the two countries. Bringing together more than 100 attendees»»»
DAAM to support Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts 2027
Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with Qatar Foundation to support Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts 2027. Under the agreement, the Fund will provide a financial contribution toward the organization of the event, helping to create a platform »»»
almeera launches online 10% off campaign
Doha, Qatar: almeera has announced a new online shopping campaign offering customers 10% off eligible purchases from 24-30 September 2026, exclusively through the almeera application and website. Customers can enjoy 10% off eligible orders with a minimum spend of QR100, with savings of up to QR100 »»»
QU receives Academic AI and Research Excellence Award at Google Cloud Summit 2026
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) received the Academic AI and Research Excellence Award at the Google Cloud Summit 2026, recognising the University’s work in advancing the adoption of artificial intelligence across research, education and institutional operations. “This recognition reflects Qatar»»»
Qatar reaffirms commitment to social justice at UNGA 81
New York: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level side event titled “Delivering Social Rights, Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Pact for Europe,” held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The St»»»
Kahramaa wins MEFMA award for FM Implementation in Large-Scale Projects
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has won the FM Implementation in Large-Scale Projects award at the fifth edition of the MEFMA Awards of Excellence in Facilities Management (FM), organised by the Middle East Facilities Management Association (MEFMA). Kahra»»»
Khalifa University students to get hands-on AWS data centre training
Students gain hands-on cloud skills as AWS data centre training rack joins curriculum Khalifa University students will receive hands-on training in operating data centre infrastructure under a new agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), as demand for technology skills continues to grow in the UAE»»»
Yavor Genov Runs for President
Yavor Borislavov Genov is a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections on October 25. A nomination committee put him forward alongside vice-presidential candidate Maksim Velkov, in accordance with a decision by the Central Election Commission. Tank Corps Colonel Genov was born on November 17,»»»
US judge lifts Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A US federal judge on Thursday ordered the reinstatement of White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, in a major setback for President Donald Trump in one of his biggest battles with the media. A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore Wh»»»
Qatar begin ‘new story’ against Gulf Cup holders Bahrain
Doha, Qatar: “The World Cup is in the past. We are starting a new story.” That was coach Julen Lopetegui’s message yesterday as Qatar prepare to begin their first competitive assignment since the World Cup, facing defending champions Bahrain in their opening Group B match in the 27th Arabian Gulf C»»»
An old PV plant already has what a new one still needs to secure
Between 2011 and 2018, 1,122 photovoltaic projects were commissioned in Romania, while installed capacity increased from less than 50 MWp to more than 1,300 MWp. The installations built during that period are still operating today and are now more than ten years old. In markets that adopted photovo»»»
Romania among EU countries with significant fuel price increases in August
The average price of fuel for personal transport in the European Union rose by 23.8% in August 2026 compared to August 2025, following increases of 16.9% in July and 13.7% in June, according to data published by Eurostat. According to the European statistical office, fuel prices were higher in Augu»»»
Electro-Alfa strengthens its presence in the nuclear sector by finalizing the acquisition of Elcomex
Electro-Alfa International (BVB: EAI)—a leading Romanian manufacturer of electrical equipment and a provider of EPC services and energy infrastructure solutions, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange—announces the completion of the Elcomex acquisition and the strengthening of its capabilities in t»»»
Delgaz Grid recorded over 1,000 cases of energy theft in the first eight months
More than 1,000 cases of illegal tampering with energy infrastructure—actions that endangered the safety of individuals and communities—were identified during the first eight months of this year across the 20 counties within Delgaz Grid’s operational area. The majority of these incidents involved e»»»
Romgaz Gets Green Light to Hire 1,300 Staff
The Romanian Government has approved a memorandum allowing state-owned gas producer Romgaz to hire more than 1,300 people, most of whom will be employees transferred from Azomures. The memorandum provides for: Filling ...»»»
Russia Hits Kiev Facility Producing Components for UAV, Prepares Robotic Systems
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a facility in Kiev where components for long- and medium-range drones were produced, and ground-based robotic systems were being prepared for use, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. As a result of a massive overnight strike with precisi»»»
Morocco’s centre-right PAM leads in provisional election results
Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the largest number of seats in the country’s parliamentary elections, according to provisional results announced by the Interior Ministry Thursday. PAM, which is part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, made an effort to woo young voters by recrui»»»
Syria outlines plan to end displacement camps in New York as UN backs recovery, returns
New York, Sept. 24 (SANA) Syria outlined its vision for ending reliance on displacement camps and creating conditions for safe and sustainable returns during a high-level event in New York, where senior UN officials backed the initiative and called for greater investment in the country’s recovery. »»»
Son of Israel's ambassador to US critically injured in West Bank ramming attack
The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States was gravely injured in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Neria Leiter, a reservist in Israel's military, "needs a miracle," Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said in a social media post. The ambassador's older son, Moshe Yedidya Lei»»»
QIYADA returns with a growing platform for Muslim youth to explore faith, identity and leadership
Doha, Qatar: For young Muslims navigating a rapidly changing world, QIYADA asks a simple question: how do you move forward without losing who you are? From artificial intelligence and technology to mental wellbeing, identity, purpose and belonging, young people today are confronting a growing numbe»»»
Switzerland to provide Hungary with over CHF 87 million in development funding
Switzerland will provide Hungary with CHF 87.6 million (more than HUF 34 billion) to support development projects across the country, the Hungarian President’s Office announced on Wednesday following talks between President András Baka and his Swiss counterpart, Guy Parmelin, in New York. According»»»
What to Know About XI Jinping’s State Visit to US
US President Donald Trump has rolled out full ceremonial honors for Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit (23–25 September 2026) - his first formal White House trip since 2015. As Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Trump an»»»
US judge orders White House reinstate access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico
Federal judge says banning outlets likely violated constitutional rights The Trump administration must immediately reinstate White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, a US federal judge ordered Thursday, after their reporters were banned from the premises. President Donald Trump barred the o»»»
Responsibility goes beyond duties: UAE police officer praised after clearing accident debris
The gesture drew praise online, with many users applauding the officer’s quick response Ras Al Khaimah: He could have waited for the road to be cleared - instead, a UAE police officer grabbed a broom and got to work. A short video showing the officer sweeping debris from a busy road after a traffic»»»
Al Athba sets Asian record as Qatar clinch two gold medals in shooting
Doha, Qatar: Rashid Saleh Al Athba led Qatar’s golden day at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday, helping the team win men’s team skeet gold before adding the individual title with a new Asian record. Al Athba teamed up with Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq as Qatar dominated »»»
Qatar participates in Ministerial Meeting of Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism
New York, USA: The State of Qatar participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Director of the International»»»
MCIT receives recognition award from UDST
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) received a recognition award from the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), in recognition of the strong partnership between the two institutions and the Ministry’s contribution to advancing areas of mutua»»»
Safari launches ‘1980 Oru Thekkan Nostalgia’ Travancore Food Festival promotion
Doha, Qatar: Safari, one of the leading hypermarket chains, has launched its ‘1980 Oru Thekkan Nostalgia’ (Travancore Food Festival) promotion. The promotion was inaugurated on Wednesday, September 23, at the Bakery & Hot Food section of Safari Mall, Abu Hamour. The inauguration was jointly carried»»»
Invest Qatar, Aurion Capital and LG NOVA engage to advance technology investments
Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, yesterday announced a strategic engagement with Aurion Capital, a global investment group, and LG NOVA, the Silicon Valley–based North America Innovation Centre for LG Electronics. This engagement aims to explore opportunities to »»»
ADB forecasts region's highest economic growth for Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s economy is projected to grow by 8.9 percent in 2026 and by 8.4 percent in 2027, the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) September outlook says. The ADB estimates that in both years, Kyrgyzstan will record the fastest economic growth among countries in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and West As»»»
Fiscal Council president: Forming government Romania's top priority; S&P unlikely to rush downgrade
Romania's most urgent priority is to form a government, while rating agency S&P is unlikely to rush into downgrading the country's sovereign rating, Fiscal Council President Daniel Daianu said on Wednesday."What is the priority now? The country's first priority is to have a government. And I would »»»
Three-month ROBOR index rises to 5.85% per annum on Wednesday
The three-month ROBOR index, used to calculate the cost of variable-interest consumer loans in lei, rose on Wednesday to 5.85% per annum, up from 5.84% in the previous session, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).The six-month index, used to calculate interest rates fo»»»
Loans to non-government sector increase by 0.9 percent in August 2026
At end-August 2026, loans to non-government sector granted by credit institutions increased 0.9 percent (0.7 percent in real terms) from July 2026 to RON 476,691.5 million, according to the National Bank of Romania (BNR).RON-denominated loans, representing 66.8 percent of total volume of loans to n»»»
Deposits of non-government resident customers up 0.5% in August 2026 from previous month
Deposits of non-government resident customers advanced 0.5 percent in August 2026 from the previous month, reaching RON 688,279.8 million, while the annual growth rate was 8.8 percent (2.5 percent in real terms), the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informed.According to a BNR release, RON-denominate»»»
?Anghel Saligny' National Investment Programme extended until December 31, 2027
The Senate plenum unanimously adopted on Wednesday, with 95 votes in favour, a legislative proposal initiated by UDMR (Democratic Union of Hungarians of Romania) Senator Cseke Attila, interim Minister of Development, extending the implementation of the 'Anghel Saligny' National Investment Programme»»»
US-Romanian cooperation on combating smuggling
A team of employees from the Romanian Customs Authority underwent five days of training at the Port of Miami with US specialists in combating smuggling and the trafficking of dangerous goods. The course was organised by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), in cooperation with US Customs and »»»
Grindeanu meets with the ambassadors of France, Germany and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Romania
The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Sorin Grindeanu, met on Wednesday with the ambassadors of France, Germany and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Romania, to whom he outlined the PSD’s proposals for economic recovery and for supporting the private sector.‘Foreign inv»»»
Muresan:We will consider public sector wage increase,pension indexation;we will assess what we can afford
Designated Prime Minister Siegfried Muresan stated on Wednesday that the government he intends to propose for parliamentary approval would aim for public sector wage increases and pension indexation, noting that the drafting of the 2027 state budget would be the moment to assess "exactly what we ca»»»
PM-designate Muresan: I will propose gov't with ambitious, pro-European agenda; test of truth for PSD
Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan said at Parliament on Wednesday that the governing programme he will propose, together with the list of ministers in his Cabinet, will seek to continue the process of modernising and reforming Romania and will have a clearly pro-European nature.He said tha»»»
Muresan favours single government until 2028 over rotation
Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan said on Wednesday that his preference, based on "what is good for Romania", is for the country to have a single government from now until 2028."We have not discussed this. Indeed, in the spring I said that we, the National Liberal Party, would no longer be»»»
Black Sea security, energy security and US partnership on ForMin Toiu's UN General Assembly agenda
The security of the Black Sea region, the energy security and the strategic partnership with the US were on the agenda of interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu, in the context of her participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from 21 to 25 September, the Ministry of Foreign Af»»»
Program and list of ministers submitted to Parliament over weekend; work on 2027 budget must begin
Senate President Mircea Abrudean (a Liberal) stated on Wednesday that the governing program and the list of ministers for the government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan would be submitted to Parliament by the end of the week; he noted that several steps remain before the inve»»»
President Dan says Romania improved its response to drone threat, but is not fully prepared
Romania is still not fully prepared for the threat posed by drones, although it has improved its response capabilities, President Nicusor Dan said in an interview with journalist Jim Sciutto for CNN International's "The Brief with Jim Sciutto" broadcast on Tuesday evening.When asked whether Romania»»»
Nicusor Dan draws attention at UN General Assembly to danger of manipulation via social media
President Nicusor Dan stated on Wednesday, in his address to the UN General Assembly, that social media manipulation is a threat to democracy that does not receive the attention it deserves."It is an honor to address this assembly. And it is a special pleasure to do so in the USA, a country with wh»»»
Nicusor Dan at UN: Russian threat extends beyond #Ukraine; Europe target of hybrid warfare
The threat posed by the Russian Federation extends beyond Ukraine, with Europe facing hybrid warfare involving cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, sabotage and disruption of critical infrastructure aimed at undermining public trust in democratic institutions and discouraging support for Ukraine»»»
Nicusor Dan at UN: Romania is open to business and innovation; we are a credible and reliable partner
Romania is open to business and innovation and is a credible and reliable partner, President Nicusor Dan stated on Wednesday in New York, where he presented, among other things, Romania's evolution over the past 37 years."I reaffirm Romania's commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, and thes»»»
Nicusor Dan at UN: Romania promotes maritime security, unhindered navigation in Hormuz and Black Sea
Romania will continue to promote maritime security and unhindered freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Black Sea and elsewhere, as a shared responsibility and a priority for the country, President Nicusor Dan said on Wednesday in his address to the UN General Assembly in New York.The »»»
Bulgaria Housing Prices Rise 15.5% in Second QuarterOpinions
Housing prices in Bulgaria climbed 15.5% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to National Statistical Institute (NSI) data. On a quarterly basis, prices rose by an average of 4.5% compared with the first three months of the year. Plovdiv recorded the strongest increase at 5.8%, fol»»»
UAE's National Human Rights Institution approves two new committees
This strategic step aims to further strengthen the Institution’s organizational framework The Board of Trustees of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) has approved the establishment of two standing committees. The first will focus on rights and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), while »»»